Results 1,161-1,180 of 7,777 for speaker:Joe Costello
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: His family predecessors had a hand in some of it too, even though I am sure he will not admit to this.
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Deputy Morgan did nothing like this in his time in the movement.
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: His predecessors. I do not know what his heirs will do. What will we do with limbo cases where there is no title? How will they be computerised? What about cases where there have been verbal agreements? A lot of property is held in that fashion, for example, where it is passed from father to son. Written title and deeds are not easily available in such cases. The biggest problem with this...
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: I do not know what sparked that off.
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Through whatever perspicacity, the Minister determined no action had been taken for decades in the registration of land and that only counties Carlow, Laois and Meath had been registered. He decided to give us another three, Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath. This relates to compulsory registration. Apart from those counties, none of the remaining 20 has provided for registration, with the...
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: There are questions concerning land straddling the Border. We often hear of a certain gentleman who owns a farm on both sides of the Border.
- Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: How will this appear in our computerised system? Has Northern Ireland engaged in this process ahead of us? Do those people with land on both sides of the Border have a computerised register of title for the land in the North but not for that in the South? These anomalies need to be reviewed. The major issue is to have all the land registered. The system cannot be computerised until it is...
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy on registration, vetting and education of driving instructors; and if a clear policy will be set out to driving instructors in order that such procedures can be adopted by them in advance of legislation.
- Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (24 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress he has made in reaching an agreement with the British and Northern Ireland authorities on mutual recognition of driver disqualification. [35889/05]
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Probably.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Now that Irish Ferries has withdrawn its thugs, will the Garda investigation into the dispute continue? Will Irish Ferries make a commitment not to engage in such illegal practices again?
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: What about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform?
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: The Government has already thrown in the towel.
- Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: They have hoisted the white flag.
- Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This matter concerns the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to clarify his policy on convicted paedophiles while serving prison sentences and after release in the community. It is a serious matter which has been brought to my attention by a number of people and which I want addressed. I am not satisfied the necessary...
- Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Open up the Curragh Prison.
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed new Irish Heritage Trust will have within its remit responsibility for elements of Ireland's heritage such as natural heritage, archaeological heritage and landscape as well as country houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36651/05]
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 46: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed new Irish Heritage Trust will be able to declare heritage properties inalienable. [36650/05]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of staff in his Department working in Dublin or elsewhere who have refused to decentralise to Killarney; when the decentralisation is due to take place; if the staff who refuse to decentralise will continue to be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/05]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Nov 2005)
Joe Costello: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if an investigation is taking place into the alleged crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36420/05]